Kenneth Brinson

Kenneth Brinson, 83, of Cloverdale died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.

He was born Feb. 28, 1925 in Martinsville to Bonnie B. and Cora Sykes Brinson.

Mr. Brinson was retired from the U.S. Post Office. He was also a medic during World War II in a field hospital unit. He also worked at Lieber's Photography studios and the Ford Motor Company. He was a former member of Englewood Christian Church in Indianapolis.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Beverly; children Marie A Thompson of Indianapolis and Sharon R. Edwards of Linton; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Hazel E. Brinson, brother Basel Brinson, granddaughter Jessica D. Hubbell and great-granddaughter Adrienne E. Hubbell.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Flanner and Buchanan Washington Park East Funeral Center in Indianapolis. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Methodist Health Foundation, P.O. Box 7186, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7168. Online condolences may be made at www.flannerbuchanan.com